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Back-to-School: How to Navigate The HR Challenges 

July 31, 2025

As summer winds down and backpacks come out of storage, teams across many industries brace for a familiar shift — the back-to-school season. This transitional time, usually beginning in late July through early September, brings unique challenges for employers. From scheduling conflicts to increased absenteeism, it’s essential for employers to anticipate and adapt to employees’…

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How To Handle Time Off Requests the Right Way: For Employees

July 15, 2019

In part 1 of this article, we addressed time off policies from the perspective of the employers. In part 2 below, we tackle how employees can make the most of this vital benefit and increase the likelihood of successful time off requests. (see part 1 of this article for the employers perspective)

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How to Handle Time Off Requests the Right Way: For Employers

July 15, 2019

With summer in full swing and the holidays soon approaching, now is a perfect time for both employers and employees to coordinate time off requests. Handling time off appropriately enables everyone to benefit from needed rest and family time without causing undue stress for the company.  Of course, time off requests have some pitfalls to…

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